More and more people are concerned about the safety and side-effects of prescription drugs and medications. And with the health care debacle going-on in the United States Congress, and the high cost of health care generally, people are searching out alternative forms of healing. One type of alternative medicine that is gaining popularity is aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is simply the healing of ailments naturally by using the body's own, natural healing abilities triggered by the smell of certain chemical compounds contained in essential oils from plant.
Essential oils are the essence of a plant, distilled down and concentrated. The essence can be extracted from the leave, flowers, or even the whole plant and turned into an oil. These oils are then used as a treatment for various ailments. The oils can be used directly by application on the skin, can be mixed with carrier oils and turned into lotions, creams, or massage oils, can be taken internally, or can be used with a diffuser to spread the aroma of the plant into a room.
Some common essential oils used for healing are:
Lavender Oil: This is made from the flowers of the plant and is known to have a calming effect. This is a good choice for someone who has trouble relaxing or suffers from insomnia. A few drops of lavender oil placed on a pillow at night can help calm the nerves and make sleeping easier.
Lemon Essential Oil: This is made from the leaves or flowers of the lemon tree. Lemon is known for it's cleansing properties and when used as on the skin it can help with oily skin which in turn helps control acne. It can also be used to help relieve headaches.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil: This fragrant oil has been used for centuries as an aphrodisiac to help cure impotence and frigidity. Used in a diffuser in the bedroom, it can spark the romantic fires.
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